RTI in Math – Deb Paulman, Recorder
January 11, 2012

There was discussion around the following topics:
  • Available resources (Solution Tree, Lemke…)
    • Gersten, R. & Newman-Goncher, R. Understanding RTI in Math Proven Methods and Applications
    • Riccomini, P. & Witzel, B. Response to Intervention in Math
    • Bender, W. & Crane, D. RTI in Math Practical Guidelines for Elementary Teachers
    • Watch for secondary version of previous title
  • RTI Math District Team members-no consensus
  • Available Math screeners
    • DIBELS/Easy CBM, University of Oregon (group administered)
    • Scholastic Math Inventory (Gr. 2-8)
    • AIMS Web, 1 fee get both rdg & math screener
  • How to fund work of RTI Math group
    • May be appropriate budget item for MSP Math grant
    • MSP could possibly budget for materials & presenter costs
    • Overnight stays & meals possibly site expense

Phase 1
Assigned Ericka Lemke committee: decision-making authority agreed upon by group
Suzanne Whisler, co-chair
Janet Foss, co-chair
Amy Schultz
Carol Jessen
JaLena Slack
Jolene Dredge

Initial Discussion/Proposal
1) Initial sweep across state next Fall 2012. Dr. Ericka Lemke, Univ of MO as featured presenter
  1. Tailor as introductory 1 day overview for RTI in Math. September-October 2012

2) 2nd sweep across state at date TBD.

3) Follow-ups in Marchish at ESU’s. This group would design the follow-up. Consider Year 1 = Tier 1 and good instruction. Year 2 = Tier 2 and decision rules.

4) Use identified NMPDS sites as regional locations. Select 4 locations across state from
Sidney Omaha
Kearney North Platte
Norfolk Ogallala
Lincoln

5) Discussion around school attendance
  1. Open invite
  2. Invitation from ESU based on their experience w/own RTI schools


Phase 2
Wiki Design/Book Study Committee
Deb Wragge, chair
Denise Obrien
Lori Poppe
Deb Paulman

Facilitate book study Bender, W. & Crane, D. RTI in Math Practical Guidelines for Elementary Teachers
Begins February 6, 2012, concludes July 25, 2012

Create Wiki to warehouse book study materials, common screeners, interventions, articles of support…

Book study committee meets again via polycom Monday, January 30, 2012 @ 10:00 cst.